A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 3055321 Details
Epoch: 141 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 3056712 epoch_slot_no: 11112 block_no: 3055178 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1392 time: 2019-09-01 11:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1e9be90764dc4c1666e4ffa05921e986d80cb67ed03dd53be75653b22f71d525Block Operator
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